DT1, centred on Dorchester in Dorset, sits at the 49th percentile nationally for market trajectory with a score of 49.9/100, indicating average performance characteristics. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 4.8% CAGR. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited visible transformation currently underway. These metrics indicate a market where rental income generation has outpaced capital appreciation, a pattern typical of established provincial towns with stable but modest growth dynamics. Population data for the five-year period is unavailable.
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- 1Property prices up 0.8% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.8% per year
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What's changing in Dorchester · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 1.8 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by demand.
Dorchester (DT1) common questions
Is Dorchester up and coming?
Dorchester (DT1) has a trajectory score of 48/100 (Average), placing it in the top 61% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 1.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Dorchester safe?
Dorchester has a safety score of 62/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Dorchester?
The average property price in Dorchester (DT1) is £322k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.8% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Dorchester?
The median monthly rent in Dorchester (DT1) is £1,029 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Dorchester?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Malvern (WR14), Malvern (WR13), Ledbury (HR8), Bristol (BS36), Wotton-Under-Edge (GL12). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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